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This is what we know about Alberta's COVID-19 cases

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, provides an update from Edmonton on Friday, April 17, 2020 on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health. (Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

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EDMONTON --
There have been a total of 7,091 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Alberta so far.

CTV News Edmonton will be updating the following list as we learn of further developments.

Another 107 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Friday, April 3, bringing the Alberta total to 1,075 and surpassing 1,000 for the first time in the province. There were five new deaths reporter Friday, including an Edmonton woman in her 20s. Health officials aren't yet certain whether she had underlying health issues. Four of the five new deaths include residents of Calgary's McKenzie Towne Long Term care home.

The province confirmed 33 new cases in Alberta, bringing the new total to 259. Seven people are in intensive care. The Alberta Connects Contact Centre was also announced. It will be open to calls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Operators can answer questions about the response to the pandemic but cannot provide medical advice.

Twenty-two new cases were announced Wednesday, March 18, bringing the total in Alberta to 119. Dr. Deena Hinshaw confirmed six patients were in hospital with three in intensive care. Two of those ICU patients are in their 60s while the other is in their 40s and has a pre-existing health condition.

Twenty-three new cases were announced Tuesday, March 17, bringing the provincial total to 97. Of all 97 cases, five people were in hospital care, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday. Premier Jason Kenney declared a public health state of emergency.

Ten new COVID-19 cases were announced on March 14, bringing the provincial total to 39. Two of the 10 new cases are in intensive care. The province continues to recommend against international travel and asks returning Albertans to self-isolate for 14 days.